USA’s ‘Graceland’ Renewed For Season 2

Two days before Graceland‘s first-season finale, the USA Network drama from White Collar creator Jeff Eastin has received a 13-episode second-season renewal. Graceland, which represents edgier fare than the blue sky series USA has become known for, got off to an OK though not great ratings start in June with 3.3 million total viewers and 1 million adults 18-49 against Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With high double-digit Live+7 bumps, Graceland has averaged 4 million total viewers (+74%) and 1.8 million adults 18-49 (+90%) in its most current ratings, ranking as the No. 1 new cable scripted series of the summer in 18-49. “Jeff Eastin has once again delivered for USA Network,” said USA President Chris McCumber. “We’re proud to be the home of one of the summer’s top new cable dramas and anticipate Graceland will be a long-term player for the network.” In Graceland, from Fox TV Studios, rookie FBI Agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit) is unexpectedly shipped off to a Southern California beachfront property-turned-safehouse for undercover agents, dubbed “Graceland,” and assigned to investigate his would-be mentor — the enigmatic and legendary FBI Agent Paul Briggs (Daniel Sunjata).

36 Comments

A welcome breath of fresh air, and the only really good programming on USA since the cancellation of Dead Zone and The 4400.

The Dude • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Suite. White Collar.

JohnC • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

The series grows on me!

It was slow at the start but picked up the pace in the more recent episodes.

Hmm • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Maybe I’ll give it a second chance then. Cuz I watched the first four and realized by that point I was fast-forwarding a lot and not bothering to make it to the end, so deleted the pass from my DVR.

The Fan • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

It really picks up around episode 5. The first four episodes were used to just set everything up. They don’t start diving into the heart of the story until episode 5. That is were everything takes off.

ann • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

i am so glad to hear that graceland has been renewed love the show

AlleyCat • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Next to Suits this is the best show on USA!

Love it, so happy for Daniel S. and a great ensemble cast! (Manny Montana is the heart of the show!)

#NoBatfleck • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Figures with the executive shakeup that Bonnie still can’t see the forest from the trees. USA needs a creative shakeup if it wants to stay relevant, instead of offering more of the kind of programming that would have looked tired in the ’90s.

Charles Garway • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Precisely right. They have the same creators doing multiple shows and play it far, far, far too safe over there. It’s hard to distinguish one show from another and they better make a change in their style fast as other channels will gain on them. GRACELAND is like elevator muzak and is very forgettable.

Anonymous • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Graceland is like nothing else on USA and a welcome breath of fresh air.

Gabriel • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! i’m so happy!

Dj • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

More Aaron Tveit on my television screen is ok by me.

Derek117 • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Very good news. Though the scripts are pretty average, the ensemble of actors may be the best currently working on TV. If the producers can find additional talent for the Writers Room, “Graceland” will be a long-term Winner for USA Network.

marklondon • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Great news. 4M per EP is nothing to sneeze at, and its only gotten better over time.
If the finale has a decent cliffhanger then higher numbers next season.

As to the carpers above, its ok. Go watch something else. We’re fine. So is USA.

Best show on USA right now, very gripping, very edgy, and very different from the rest of USA offerings.

Larry • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Suits is still my favorite USA show, and Burn Notice recaptured my attention this season after I abandoned it a couple years back, but this is my third favorite USA drama, and will become number 2 when Burn Notice ends in a couple of days.

Glad it will be back next year.

Mr. Bojangles • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

This show best represents the bullshit dated ’90s “Silk Stalkings” aesthetic that USA has happily branded themselves. Good luck staying relevant!

Alice • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Yes, I was worried it wasn’t going to get another season since it’s viewer count seemed a little low.

Ram510 • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Graceland is exactly like everything else on USA, a formulaic, crime and justice soaps. I wish they would’ve kept Political Animals because it wasnt like any of the other dramas they have.

tc • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

This is a fun show to watch. It’s exciting, action filled, plot heavy and populated by such good looking actors. What’s not to like? I’m glad there is a second season. This show very much deserves it.

The Fan • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

I really enjoy this show. I will be happy to have it back next Summer. Best series I have ever seen from the USA network.

cattyfan • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

YAY!!!! I was worried, as nothing had been said up to this point. This show has some rough spots, but the cast is excellent and the show deserves a chance to grow.

Lokking forward to season 2.

Kelly • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Yes can’t wait for season two!!!! Love the show next best since Suits and Psych.

Larry • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

I’ll be watching this show till they pull the plug.

Denise Howard • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

you are waiting to long for another episode. We shouldnt habe to wait a year.Somebody needs to fix this

Lisa M. • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

I really enjoy the show. The characters are all great!! Looking forward to more episodes.

Bev • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Loving this show. Cannot wait for season 2

Anonymous • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Yea more work!!!!!!!!!!!

Can be • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Best Show on USA this season

David Reynolds • on Sep 10, 2013 9:00 am

Smoking hot intrigue.
I just might be dreaming about season 2.
Will respond to an email from my buds on the beach.
Please send 2 round trip tickets to meet the cast, & party at Graceland.
With Smiles,
David & Faye Reynolds